Welcome to Brock! You are embarking on an exceptional journey.
Join us on Tuesday, September 8th for your official welcome and academic orientation. As you start your Brock experience, we want to make sure that you have everything you need to succeed.
Why attend the New Student Welcome?
BE PREPARED TO SUCCEED ACADEMICALLY
CONNECT WITH FACULTY AND UPPER-YEAR STUDENTS
GET TO KNOW YOUR CAMPUS
LEARN ABOUT CAMPUS RESOURCES AND SUPPORTS
RSVP Today!
The New Student Welcome and Academic Orientation is your official welcome to Brock University. RSVP today to be part of the experience!
Undergraduate New Student Welcome
Schedule at a Glance
| Time | Event | Location |
| 8:00 am to 8:45 am | Doors open | Ian Beddis Gym |
| 9:00 am to 10:00 am | New Student Welcome Opening Ceremony | Ian Beddis Gym |
| 10:15 am to 12:30 pm | Faculty Specific Orientation Session(s) | |
| Additional Sessions: | ||
| 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm | MIWSFPA Pizza Lunch & Orientation | Downtown Campus |
| 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm | Concurrent Education Orientation | Sean O’Sullivan Theatre (Thistle corridor) |
| 12:30 pm to 4:30pm | Co-op Kickoff | Ian Beddis Gym |
| 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm | Plus Program Mentee Meet-Up | Pond Inlet |
Don’t know your faculty? Find out here.
Please check your Brock email on August 30th for your personalized itinerary with room locations!
Faculty Orientations
Learn more about your Faculty and receive important information about the academic supports and resources available to you.
| Event | Time | Location |
| Health Sciences | 10:15 am to 11:15 am | South Block 203 |
| Kinesiology | 10:15 am to 12:30 pm | Bob Davis Gym |
| Nursing | 11:30 am to 12:30 pm | Thistle 247 |
| Recreation and Leisure Studies | 10:15 am to 12:30 pm | Challenge Course (Thistle 147 rain location) |
| Sports Management | 10:15 am to 12:30 pm | Pond Inlet |
Concurrent Education Students
| Event | Time | Location |
| Faculty Orientation Session | 10:15 am to 12:30 pm | Attend the Faculty orientation associated with your degree |
| Concurrent Education Orientation | 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm | Sean O’Sullivan Theatre (Thistle Corridor) |
Bachelor of Educational Studies
| Event | Time | Location |
| BA Educational Studies Orientation | 10:15 am to 11:15 am | South Block 202 |
Students in the Adult Education and Bachelor of Early Childhood Education programs do not have an additional orientation. Please contact an Academic Advisor if you have questions about your program [email protected]
| Event | Time | Location |
| Goodman Orientation | 10:15 am to 12:30 pm | David S. Howes (DHOWES) |
| Event | Time | Location |
| Humanities Orientation | 10:15 am to 12:30 pm | Sean O’ Sullivan Theatre (Thistle Corridor) |
Marilyn I Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts
Following the Faculty of Humanities orientation, students in the Marilyn I Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts are invited to the MIWSFPA orientation at the downtown campus:
| Event | Time | Location |
| MIWSFPA Meet Up | 12:00 pm | Meet at the General Brock Statue |
| MIWSFPA Pizza Lunch & Orientation | 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm | Downtown Campus |
| Event | Time | Location |
| Faculty Plenary | 10:15 am to 11:15 am | Thistle 247 |
| Travel time | 11:15 am to 11:30 am | |
| Biological Science/Biological Medicine | 11:30 am to 12:30 pm | Thistle 245 |
| Biotechnology | 11:30 am to 12:30 pm | Goodman School of Business 308 |
| BSC Science | 11:30 am to 12:30 pm | Thistle 248 |
| Chemistry / Biochemistry | 11:30 am to 12:30 pm | Thistle 240 |
| Computer Science | 11:30 am to 12:30 pm | Thistle 243 |
| Data Sciences & Analytics | 11:30 am to 12:30 pm | South Block 216 |
| Earth Sciences | 11:30 am to 12:30 pm | Mackenzie Chown D-Block 319 |
| Engineering | 11:30 am to 12:30 pm | Thistle 255 |
| Mathemathics | 11:30 am to 12:30 pm | Thistle 246 |
| Neuroscience | 11:30 am to 12:30 pm | Thistle 241 |
| Physics | 11:30 am to 12:30 pm | Mackenzie Chown B-Block 203 |
Note: There is no program specific session for Applied Grape and Wine Science
ARE YOU A CO-OP STUDENT?
At Brock, we pride ourselves on integrating experience into your studies by offering a rigorous co-op program and a variety of hands-on learning opportunities in your academic program. Visit the Co-op Orientation Page for further information on how to register for our Co-op Kickoff on September 5 and a virtual orientation session later in the month. (RSVP required for both).
Other Important Resources
Discover your library
Learn about our resources and how we can help — the Library is here to support you as you embark upon academic research for the first time.
Hadiya’dagénhahs First Nations, Métis and Inuit Student Centre
Learn more about the supports, services and events available to help Aboriginal students succeed at Brock University.
Black Student Success Centre
The BSSC (Black Student Success Centre) is the academic and personal hub of professional growth and development for all Black students at Brock.
ExperienceBU
Your Brock Experience Starts Here!
Looking to get involved, find events, or join a club? ExperienceBU is your one-stop hub for everything happening on campus. From workshops and volunteer opportunities to student groups and leadership programs – if it’s going on at Brock, it’s on ExperienceBU.
You can:
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Discover upcoming events
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Join clubs and organizations
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Track your involvement
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Complete the Campus-Wide Co-Curriculum (CWC)
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Access resources and programs that match your interests
Just log in with your Brock ID at experiencebu.brocku.ca and start exploring!
Campus-Wide Co-Curriculum
There’s more to learning than lectures and textbooks and that’s where the Campus-Wide Co-Curriculum (CWC) comes in. It’s your go-to guide for getting involved, building your skills, and getting recognized along the way.
The CWC is made up of 10 areas (we call them domains) that reflect the kinds of skills employers look for, like leadership, communication, and teamwork. As you participate in events, programs, and experiences across campus, you’ll check off items and grow both personally and professionally.
Bonus perk: Finish the CWC and you’ll be celebrated at convocation with a Certificate of Engagement and special red cords!
Getting started is easy:
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Log in to ExperienceBU
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Click on the Paths section
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Open the Campus-Wide Co-Curriculum
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Start exploring the activities in each domain
Faculty of Social Sciences